GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| credence | mental acceptance as true or real |
| torque | a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |
| strew | to spread by scattering |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| symbiosis | the living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism) |
| exasperate | to cause irritation or annoyance to |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| apposite | highly pertinent or appropriate : apt |